Carleton Place is excited to once again be participating in the Doors Open phenomenon on Saturday September 21 2019!
It was 200 years ago that the Moore family first arrived from Ireland to what is now Carleton Place to put down roots. Soon after, they were opening their door to shelter fellow settlers. We are thrilled to be continuing in this tradition of Doors Open!

This year we’ve got 18 different sites that will be opening their doors to the public, all free of charge! This is a great opportunity for residents to play tourist in their own town, and one more reason for visitors to come and discover what the town of Carleton Place has to offer as we celebrate 200 years as a community!

Organized by the Municipal Heritage Committee, the event is coming together with the assistance of the Ontario Heritage Trust, The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum and Downtown Carleton Place.

For the past several years Carleton Place has been host to one of the most well-attended rural Take Back the Night Marches in Canada. Even on the soggiest of nights local residents turn out with their banners and noise-makers in record numbers. All to demand that a womanʼs right to walk our streets safely be upheld.

For over 10 years, Carleton Place has been host to one of the most well-attended rural Take Back the Night Marches in Canada. Even on the soggiest of nights, local residents turn out with their banners and noise-makers in record numbers. All to demand that a woman’s right to walk our streets safely be upheld.

Take Back the Night is about women’s right to be free of violence and to walk without fear.

History:

Take Back The Night is the earliest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. TBTN Events began in the 1960’s in Belgium and England with protests about how women were not able to be safe walking down the street alone. In 1973, in the United States, a group of women at the University of Southern Florida dressed in black sheets holding broomsticks and marched through campus demanding a women’s center.

In 1975, a crowd in Philadelphia held a Take Back The Night Event to protest the murder of a microbiologist walking near her home after work. In the 70’s San Francisco had a number of rallies in protest “snuff” pornography and violence against women.

These early events have grown into hundreds of events on college campuses and in communities of all sizes and locations. The unifying theme of these events is to bring awareness to sexual violence and provide support for victims.

Let’s “Light up the Labyrinth” together – from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on September 13th, 2019. The warm glow of more than 600 candlelit luminaries will flicker along the path of Carleton Place’s Community Labyrinth for this year’s “Light up the Labyrinth” event.

To make this event more collaborative – organizers are asking participants to gather at 6:30 p.m. at the labyrinth to prepare and place luminaries for a 7:30 p.m. candlelit walk.

The labyrinth is located at the corner of George and Baines Streets beside the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum, 267 Edmund Street in Carleton Place, Ontario.

The Labyrinth Committee (TLC):

The Labyrinth Committee (TLC) is a group of volunteers all with a keen interest in establishing a permanent labyrinth within our community. TLC is a sub- committee of the Carleton Place in Bloom committee, a committee of council.

Our introduction to labyrinths came about when a number of us attended a Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society meeting and listened to , “Lessons from the Labyrinth” a presentation by Jenny Anderson, a local horticulturalist and labyrinth builder. Inspired by the opportunity to create a unique public space for passive recreation, meditation and community events our enthusiasm about the project grew. Further encouraged by CPiB chair, and councillor Wendy LeBlanc our group came together from standing members of CPiB and other interested volunteers. Our first meeting was held in April of 2008.

Are you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats? Or how about home made preserves and baking? Or maybe hand made crafts and artwork? Then the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market is the place to be! We pride ourselves on having only local produce and craftspeople represented, giving you a taste and experience unique to Carleton Place.

Mission of Carleton Place Farmer’s Market:

– Support local agriculture and small business by offering a venue for sales, marketing and networking between vendors and customers.

– Act as a gathering place for socializing, education and entertainment for the residents of Carleton Place and the surrounding area.

– Create a sense of community, trust and comfort for the people of Carleton Place.

We are getting ready to host our 7th annual fundraising Heritage Dinner! To kick off the Carleton Place 200th celebrations in style we are presenting “In Rhythm with Our Roots”. It’s a night to gather together for a meal, have fun, and celebrate our history!Our Master of Ceremonies Linda Seccaspina, together with members of the Mississippi Mudds, will guide us on a musical journey through time as we recall local historic events as seen from the Mississippi River’s point of view! That river has seen a lot in 200 years!“In Rhythm with Our Roots” takes place Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the historic Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 5:30 with cocktails from 6 to 7, followed by a Roast Beef buffet dinner prepared by Leatherworks Catering. Along with historical displays there will be a silent auction featuring fabulous Valentine themed items. This is a great opportunity to get your sweetheart something unique!

Look for door prizes too!This annual event is our major fundraiser of the year, and raises much needed funds to continue the work we do collecting, safeguarding and sharing our local history. All funds raised will assist in the Society’s operation of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. Since 1988 the Museum has been the town’s main trustee of local history. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the community’s generous support to maintain our work, especially as we embark on our community’s historical milestone 200th year.

Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased by cash at the Museum or by etransfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com. Tax receipts will be issued and available for pickup at the door.

Hosted by the Roy Brown Society, these free workshops will introduce children to the fun of model airplane making. Starting with basic Styrofoam gliders and moving up to cutting and creating with balsa wood, kids will make flying machines to take home. A fun day of flight for two free! This event is suitable for ages 8 – 12 (may involve use of utility knife and hot glue gun).